Digital Clock in Java

[biggfish02]

I want to write a program that basically displays a digital clock. I dont want this to be an applet either, I have found tons of those on the web but its not what I am looking for. I just want some simple source code for a program that looks at my computers system clock and presents a digital display of the current time. Please post source code or any help you can offer.

[petert17]

In my opinion starting something then submitting it on the forum with get you a lot of help ;
but droping what YOU WANT would get you nowhere near the solution to you problem;
for the simple reason that ppl are volonteering here
best regards

[biggfish02]

Well I dont expect anyone to run out and write the program just for me. I was hoping for someone who has written a program like this already and could just offer the source. I will try to write it myself later if I cant get any help. Just trying to save myself sometime. I dont need to write the program to learn, I just need to use it.

[petert17]

Well i really didn't mean it to hurt you , i was trying to tell you what i think could get you quick help
I'm deeply sorry i
best regard

[biggfish02]

Pervert17,

Thanks for the apology. I know that you were just trying to help me and I snapped at you. I was wrong and I hope you didnt take my comments to heart. Now I am the one that should apologize. There is no excuse for my actions. I wish you the best in all your endeavors. May your heart be filled with happiness and your kitchen floors always be clean.

All the best

[petert17]

Well
now you got me red, i
i do appreciat your ability to re-think about issues ;
this atittude would make you the winner,
i now dicided to work on your case
just tell me weither you want it on applet or in Frame
so i could get to work
best regard

[sjalle]

Here is a nice fat clock for you. The Clockpanel does all the work

IMPORTANT A: This bugger runs a thread and wont stop when you close the window, the stopClock method must be called or it will keeeeeeeep on. (check Krams answer on 'closing a window').

IMPORTANT B: Don't use this method for animations.

import javax.swing.*;
import java.awt.*;
class ClockPanel extends JPanel implements Runnable {
Font fnt=new Font("monospace",Font.PLAIN,25);
private boolean isTicking=false;

private String getTimeString() {
return new java.util.Date(System.currentTimeMillis()).toString();
}
public void startClock() {
Thread t=new Thread (this);
setTicking(true);
t.start();
}
private synchronized void setTicking(boolean isTicking) {
this.isTicking=isTicking;
}
private synchronized boolean getTicking() {
return isTicking;
}
public void stopClock() {
setTicking(false);
}
public void run() {
while (getTicking()) {
try {
Thread.currentThread().sleep(1000);
this.repaint();
} catch (InterruptedException ie) { // does NOT happend when you clode the frame !!!!!
return;
}
}
}
public void paint(Graphics g) {
g.setColor(Color.YELLOW);
g.fillRect(0,0,this.getSize().width,this.getSize().height);
g.setFont(fnt);
g.setColor(Color.BLUE);
g.drawString(getTimeString(),20,30);
}
}
public class DigiClock extends JFrame {

ClockPanel theClock = new ClockPanel();
public DigiClock() {
this.setTitle("A nice clock");
this.getContentPane().setLayout(new BorderLayout());
this.getContentPane().add(theClock,BorderLayout.CENTER);
theClock.startClock();
}
public static void main(String[] args) {
DigiClock dc=new DigiClock();
dc.setBounds(20,50,400,70);
dc.setVisible(true);
}
}